Mandibular fossa is a part of_____________?
Correct answer: D. Temporal bone
- A. Mandible bone
- B. Maxilla bone
- C. Sphenoid bone
- D. Temporal bone
Explanation
The mandibular fossa is a depression on the temporal bone that receives the head of the mandible to form the temporomandibular joint. It is therefore not a feature of the mandible itself.
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